Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-5
Registration required
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No person shall occupy, allow occupancy, or lease any rental property or rental unit within the Village without first paying all required fees, submitting a timely rental property registration form, and meeting all the conditions set forth in this chapter.
Section 248-5 of Port Chester's rental registration ordinance establishes that any rental property or rental unit in the Village must be properly registered before it can be occupied or leased. The rule requires that all applicable fees be paid, a registration form be submitted on time, and all other conditions of Chapter 248 be satisfied. No occupancy—whether by a new tenant or a continuing one—is permitted unless these prerequisites have been met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 248-5, compliant rental property owners in Port Chester ensure that every rental unit is fully registered with the Village before any tenancy begins or continues. This means submitting the required registration form on time, paying all associated fees, and satisfying every other condition outlined in Chapter 248. Operators generally maintain records of their registration submissions and fee payments to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 248-5 gives tenants in Port Chester a basis to verify that their rental unit has been lawfully registered before or during their occupancy. If a unit is not properly registered under Chapter 248, that non-compliance may be relevant in disputes over the tenancy or habitability. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit meets registration requirements can contact the Village of Port Chester directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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